Description
This tangy dill pickle cream cheese spread is the perfect party dip—rich, creamy, and bursting with pickle flavor. Use it as a dip, spread, or sandwich filler for an easy crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1/4 cup chopped red or green onions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tsp chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh dill.
- Mix with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Chill in the fridge for 10–30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve with crackers, bagels, veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
Notes
- Substitute dried dill if fresh isn’t available—use 1 tsp dried dill.
- Add mustard or cayenne for an extra kick.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a fun twist, top with shredded cheddar and crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Spread
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 66
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: dill pickle cream cheese spread, pickle dip, easy party dip, cream cheese appetizer, vegetarian dip